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W259 UDP

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,606 mi
Last recorded107,606 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 UDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 107,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,318 miles

both sides rear axles bushes elightly deteriated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 99,010 miles

n/s rear brake slight binding

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,556 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 86,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,609 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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W259 UDP is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W259 UDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W259 UDP?

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What year was W259 UDP registered?

W259 UDP is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W259 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 UDP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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